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This Christmas, are you looking for an ultimate crochet buddy that also doubles as an irresistibly cute decoration? Learn how to crochet this UNIQUE leggy Christmas wreath buddy plushie by following a step-by-step tutorial for absolute beginners, using both the plush yarn and the amigurumi cotton yarn.
The learning time for this medium-sized crochet Christmas wreath with a smiling face is just 43 minutes. So, be sure to add this crochet plush pattern to your Christmas prep this year.
The crochet wreath buddy also features the large bow ties, crochet bell, pearl hanging loop, and small pom poms, too. Only the crochet legs are made using the thin cotton yarn. You can customize it in some ways. Anyway, continue reading for learning more about this plush wreath project!
Tutorial to Crochet A Leggy Christmas Wreath Plush
This tutorial demonstrates how to crochet a Jellycat-inspired Christmas wreath ornament stuffed with fiberfill. First, crochet a thick circular wreath base using plush velvet yarn and stuff it evenly to form a donut shape. Next, attach small accent strips around the base.
Crochet two cute legs using a magic ring with color changes, then sew them onto the bottom of the wreath. Crochet decorative bows and a mini pom-pom. Finally, attach safety eyes, embroider a smiling mouth with black thread, and glue all decorative pieces onto the wreath.
Pattern Abbreviations
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ch: Chain
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sl st: Slip stitch
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sc: Single crochet
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hdc: Half double crochet
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dc: Double crochet
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inc: Increase (two stitches worked into the same stitch)
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dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
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MR: Magic ring / Magic circle
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BLO: Back loop only
Materials Needed
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Yarn: Velvet / Plush chenille yarn (green, red, yellow, brown/tan, white) and Milk Cotton yarn (red)
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Crochet Hooks: 7.0 mm (for velvet yarn) and 3.0 mm–3.5 mm (for milk cotton yarn)
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Safety Eyes: 8 mm
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Embroidery Thread: Black thread (for the mouth)
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Filling: Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Notions & Tools: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, and a hot glue gun
Making the Difficult Stitch
Popcorn Stitch / Mini Pom-Pom:
- Work 4 double crochet stitches into the exact same chain stitch.
- Pull the loop on your hook slightly to keep it loose, then insert your hook from front to back into the top of the very first double crochet stitch you made in that group.
- Grab the loose loop with your hook and pull it completely through the first stitch to draw all 4 stitches together into a rounded, textured Bobble. Chain 1 to lock it in place.
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Written Pattern?
The 42-hour tutorial includes all the instructions needed to crochet a Christmas wreath plush. Or you can also use the YouTube New AI Ask feature.
